Problem: Screen flashes black

[JBaker4981]

Here is my problem, I have a 256mb X1650XT. Just started playing Crysis, everything set to medium (unfortunately) and about every 20 minutes or so, my screen will flash black a couple of times and go back to game. Then about 10 minutes later, it will do it again, crashing the game.

Anyone think my card is overheating?

 

[empirexdude]

heh strange...never had that problem, it could be overheating, or, are your drivers up too date?

 

[aznknife]

Its overheating.......

 

[JBaker4981]

Drivers are up to date. Never had a card overheat before but that is probably what it is doing. Anyone else have any thoughts?

 

[silent-circuit]

More than likely, yes. Point a spare fan at it, or downclock it a bit. also try taking the side off your case. If ay of these things stop the problem it's overheating.

 

[JBaker4981]

alright, thanks. i will try it next time I start playing Crysis. But in the meantime, gonna play The Darkness for awhile before I start back on Crysis.